2014 Shafer Relentless (Syrah/Petite Syrah)
Secondary Description
Producer
Origin
Napa Valley, Napa County, California, The Americas, United States
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Syrah/Shiraz
Farming Style
sustainable
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
12
Alcohol
15%
Score
94 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, January 2025
95+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, robertparker.com, January 2018
Media Reviews
Antonio Galloni
The 2014 Relentless is a wild, exotic wine. Soaring, sweetly perfumed aromatics and a good deal of tannin give the Relentless its deep, imposing personality. The 2014 remains quite young, although it is a touch more forward than the other wines in this lineup. Shafer`s Syrah/Petite Sirah blend is compelling. 94 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2014 Relentless, made up of 89% Syrah and 11% Petite Sirah, is deep garnet-purple with a pronounced nose of black plums, blackberries and black cherries with touches of fragrant earth, black pepper and Indian spices plus a waft of lavender. Very big, full-bodied, opulent and laden with vibrant black fruits and spicy layers, it has firm, rounded tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and peppery. 95+ points